# Countdown with widget vs Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget Lock Screen + at none against Countdown with widget's 8. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Countdown with widget's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 119). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Widget Lock Screen +'s.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Countdown Widget Lock Screen + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


### Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810)

Easily track days until your important events with customizable widgets for your lock screen and home screen. Perfect for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other celebration.

**Highlights:** Lockscreen widgets, Homescreen widgets, Event countdowns, Vacation tracking, Birthday tracking, Wedding tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

Countdown with widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget Lock Screen + free?

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Countdown Widget Lock Screen + averages 4.7 from 119 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Countdown Widget Lock Screen + have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Countdown Widget Lock Screen + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + on September 18, 2026.

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